Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W320

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was released 19 months after the W320 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has outer dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony W320 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the W320.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and W320 is 78 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and W320.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SP-810 UZ is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.